Congo Basin Forests of the
Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to the largest share of the Congo Basin rainforest — a mosaic of lowland rainforests, peat swamps, montane forests, and ancient cultural landscapes that regulate global climate and shelter extraordinary biodiversity.
A Regional Breakdown of Congo Basin Forests
This page provides a regional breakdown of Congo Basin forests, allowing travelers, researchers, conservationists, and investors to explore each forest system by geography and ecology.
Of Congo Basin in DRC
Plant Species
Bird Species
Mammal Species
Forest System Navigation
Explore DRC's diverse forest ecosystems organized by type and ecological function.
Why Explore Congo Basin Forests?
Biodiversity Hotspot
Home to gorillas, bonobos, okapi, forest elephants, and thousands of endemic species.
Climate Regulation
Critical carbon sink storing billions of tons of carbon in peatlands and forests.
Cultural Heritage
Sacred forests, royal groves, and ancestral landscapes of 250+ ethnic groups.
Plan Your Forest Expedition
From research expeditions to eco-tourism adventures, explore the world's greatest tropical forest.
Conservation Across the Basin